Author's note: I've been looking forward to writing this chapter ever since I began the story. You'll see why if you read on... with that, I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 16: Kaiba Land part 1

Yugi and Gohan both woke to the sound of the voice. The former asked where they were, to which Android 16 responded that he had taken them out of harm's way.

"But what about our friends?" Yugi asked. "They'll be worried, we have to find them."

"I am taking care of that," Android 16 replied. "I am broadcasting a signal that is being picked up by the Kaiba Corporation helicopter as we speak. Your friends will be here in a matter of minutes."

Just then, a bright orb of light appeared, and as it dissipated, it revealed the Dark Magician Girl along with the three Legendary Knights of Atlantis. They all thanked Yugi and Gohan for their help, and announced that, thanks to them, the Dominion of the Beasts can once again prosper, with the Legendary Knights, now free from the evil spell cast upon them, able to protect that realm just as they did so long ago.

Gohan questioned her about returning the strength he had received from her now that the threat was over, but she insisted that he and Yugi keep it, they might need it later. The Dark Magician Girl also noted that he didn't use the strength received in the battle, and asked to just see how powerful he would become. When Gohan protested, saying that it could adversely affect the Earth, she conjured up a barrier to shield the rest of the world from the effects.

With that, he powered up, his hair flaring up and him discharging electricity. He further screamed, and Yugi swore for a second that he could hear something roar. Gohan's hair became longer, and longer, until it had reached his waist. His own tail had also turned gold and flared up. The shield looked like it could barely hold, and indeed the Dark Magician Girl looked like she was out of breath.

She collapsed onto the ground, breathing heavily, and with that, the barrier broke. Gohan returned to normal upon seeing this, a bit out of breath himself; he wasn't used to that new form, and although he could feel that it wasn't that much of an issue, the form seemed to drain his energy. "I think that would make you a Super Saiyan… three?" Yugi asked.

"Yeah, I think so Yugi," Gohan responded. "By the way, did you also receive a power boost?"

"Yes. First from the Dark Magician Girl, and then once I got my body back. I think my power increased again after the Leviathan's defeat, but I remember fainting from exhaustion as I walked through the portal, and my body actually hurt from the effort required to destroy the monster."

"What is going on here?" the Dark Magician Girl asked. "I know I increased both your powers, but Yugi, you say yours increased again. How come?"

"Yes, Dark Magician Girl. One side of my family belonged to a powerful warrior race known as the Saiyans, and they get stronger every time they recover from a near fatal injury. I think Gohan received the same power up after he killed Cell."

"Regardless, you fought bravely," Timaeus cut in. After some more congratulations, all thee Knights retreated back into the sky, which began shining with many lights. The Dark Magician Girl followed them, but not before saying that the time may come when they and the humans would need each other again, and if so, she will be in his Deck. After she left, the KaibaCorp helicopter appeared, and everyone boarded including Android 16. During the helicopter ride, Gohan revealed the epiphany he had about why the Orichalcos couldn't take Yugi's power: it seemed to be incompatible with the Saiyans; hence the reason why Nappa's soul remained intact and the Leviathan got almost no power out of Yugi himself. Gohan actually suspected in his mind that if Yugi was a pure-blooded Saiyan, he would have come away with his soul intact as well.

They landed by the Hawkins' mobile home, after which Yugi, Gohan, Tea, Tristan, Joey and Android 16 disembarked. Rafael and the Kaiba Brothers then departed. A few days passed, during which Gohan studied, with Rebecca helping him. He also made sure to contact his mother so she wouldn't worry, and Chi-Chi seemed quite ecstatic to hear that her son had not only remembered to continue studying, but also found a 'study-buddy' of sorts, a child genius no less. One morning arrived, and Yugi was nowhere to be found. Android 16 had also disappeared, but the two were later found near a lake enjoying the fresh air and nature.

Later that morning, as everyone tried to decide how they would get back to Domino City, Mokuba arrived via KaibaCorp helicopter, announcing the K.C. Grand Championship tournament, inviting Yugi. He also had invitations for Joey, Rebecca and, surprisingly, Gohan. When he asked Mokuba why he was invited, he was told that Mai Valentine had apparently vouched for him when she was approached. When Mokuba found her, she was on the move, apparently having decided to travel the world and Duel until she was ready to face Joey. According to the young Kaiba brother, she said Gohan would probably make a better contestant than her, so he made a decision to favor him over her.

Mokuba also arranged for all of them to head back to Domino City after the tournament's conclusion. Everyone agreed to accompany him to the tournament venue: Kaiba Land. Once there, they were shown around the theme park, culminating in a visit to the Kaiba Dome: an indoor Duel stadium with a traditional Duel Monsters arena, complete with a program to allow people to practice their skills at Dueling that featured Decks from some of the best Duelists in the world. One of the children was in a practice match which he subsequently lost. Gohan, intrigued, asked to be the next one who Dueled, but changed his mind after Yugi was approached by a child named Rick and gave him a card to improve his all-Dragon deck, leading the child to want to test it.

At this point, the Stadium went into a state of lockdown. All exits were sealed and the voice of the computer changed from being its usual feminine sounding voice to something deep, masculine and sinister. The Difficulty setting, which could be adjusted from beginner, to intermediate, advanced, expert and so on depending on the player's skill, increased to its maximum setting for masters. Yugi immediately took Rick's place in the Duel, but still used his Deck after Rebecca noted that the only way to get out would be to defeat the computer in a Duel.

"If worse comes to worst, I can get us out of here the very easy way!" Gohan volunteered

"What's the very easy way?" Yugi asked, but then realized. "Oh, wait never mind."

"What is this very easy way?" Mokuba wondered.

"Well, are the sealed entrances blast doors by any chance?"

"No…"

"I don't think it would matter either way."

The Duel continued, and although things got tough for Yugi, he managed to draw the one card needed to win the Duel: Heart of the Underdog, and the turn after, the effect activated, letting him draw monster after monster, ending in the Spirit Ryu, which, thanks to its ability, won the Duel in one attack.

That night, tournament registration began. Due to there being many newspaper journalists and TV reporters, Gohan was a bit nervous about his mother seeing him, but Mokuba told him that Chi-Chi had already been contacted and informed of this development, and she apparently allowed it since her son took time out to study without her pressuring him to do so. During introduction of the contestants, he was introduced as a rare Duelist with even rarer cards, hidden from tournaments until now.

The next day, everyone was gathered at the now open-top Kaiba Dome, where the official opening ceremony began. Everyone was informed that there would be two Duels at once, and the first two would be Joey Wheeler against the mystery Duelist Apdnarg Otum (whom Gohan could swear he knew), and Dr. Richard Goat vs. Leon Wilson. Match number three to be scheduled pitted Gohan against one Jafar Shin. Yugi went to watch Joey duel, knowing exactly who he was up against, with him revealing the identity to Gohan just before leaving.

As the Duel went on, Professor Hawkins showed up and explained the mystery duelist's motivation to Duel, which included getting the last of many necessary components to summon the Ancient Dragon monster. Joey, however, managed to make a comeback and defeat the masked man, revealed to him to be his mentor Solomon Muto, who explained that he entered the tournament to test Joey's skills, and that his pupil passed. There was also one other reason he flew all the way to Kaiba Land.

Solomon handed Yugi a large package, which said 'From your mother'. Upon opening it, he saw Saiyan battle armor and also some device that Yugi would not have been able to identify had it not been for an enclosed note identifying it as a Scouter. "Grandpa, does this mean that…" he began, tears of joy filling up his eyes.

"Yes, your mother wants to meet you Yugi," Solomon answered his question. "Just after I got off the phone with Arthur, I ran into her, and she gave me that package, insisting that I deliver it to you the first chance I got."

"But what now?"

"It looks like that note has instructions. I think they are meant for you though Yugi."

"Okay, they say: 'Don the Battle Armor enclosed and attach the Scouter as shown, then get Solomon to dial 'that' number, and he will lead you to a meeting spot.' After that it just has a photo of Vegeta wearing one of these things."

Yugi first put on the Scouter, which had a blue eye-piece. Luckily, the note included instructions on how to use the device, and so he decided to measure Joey's power level, which turned out to be about 50 or so. Duke mentioned that Yugi looked quite good with the Scouter, with Tristan and Joey agreeing. Tea and Mokuba were at a loss for words though, the latter wondering what all this was about and the former wondering why her friend had to wear something different.

Mokuba directed Yugi to a restroom, and from there, the King of Games removed his clothing and donned the blue long sleeved jumpsuit that came with the armor. After that, came the white boots, followed by the armor itself, which was similar to Bulma's model, except it was light blue with royal blue sections and shoulder straps instead of white and yellow respectively. There were gloves, but Yugi didn't put them on.

Once he was clad in the armor, he recited the instructions again, prompting Mokuba to take Solomon to a phone. After the call, Yugi was led with everyone else to the Kaiba Land Main Gate. As soon as they arrived, Solomon stepped past the gates and shouted into the distance:

"Fasha, I have brought the boy!"